I like the Gemini controllers much more than atari's cx-40, the RF out on most geminis is so good there's no need to AV mod it, but mostly I like it because it looks like a video game console, not like a radiator from a crappy 1970's riding lawnmower.

When I first started collecting in the early-1990s, I bought a Gemini (with power supply and video cable/switchbox, but no controllers) for about Cdn$5. I do not recall if it needed any repairs to fix cracked solder joints. I have subsequently purchased the combo controllers for it.

For several years, it was my main system to play 2600 games -- I really like the extremely compact size. I do not remember having any compatibility issues with games.

I don't believe I've ever heard of this 'Gemini'. I know of the Sears system, but one made by Coleco ?

So how did that work back in the day, Coleco making a clone system intended to run 2600 carts? Wouldn't they be crossing all sorts of legal lines, or am I missing something here?

well, it did end up crossing a line. Atari ended up suing them. most of the components were "off the shelf" , except for the video chip.The VTL chip as its referred to in the gemini, was a copy of Atari's GTIA, and Atari sued. They settled out of court, for an undisclosed sum, and royalties on each gemini/Expansion Module sold.

Well, I ended up buying a CIB Magnavox Odyssey 2 system for $35 + shipping instead. I may see about a Gemini in the future, but the o2 spoke to me when I saw it. The Gemini I was looking at is Still available surprisingly.

Well, I ended up buying a CIB Magnavox Odyssey 2 system for $35 + shipping instead. I may see about a Gemini in the future, but the o2 spoke to me when I saw it. The Gemini I was looking at is Still available surprisingly.

Great pickup! The Odyssey 2 is a cool and underrated system, and one of my favorites.